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Boiled Yam with Tomato Sauce

Yam with tomato sauce.

Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Total55 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving367 kcal
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Burkina FasoMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Yam800 g
  • Onion1
  • Tomatoes2
  • Soumbala (fermented néré seeds)1 tbsp
  • Chilli1
  • Shea butter or oil3 tbsp
  • Water800 ml
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Extra tomatoes3
  • Tomato paste2 tbsp

Method

  1. BoilBoil the yam until tender.
  2. BaseFry onion, tomato and chilli in shea butter; add soumbala.
  3. SauceAdd water. Cook the tomatoes down with paste 20 minutes.
  4. ServeServe together.

Nutrition per serving

Calories367 kcal
Protein5.5 g
Carbohydrates68.1 g
Fat9.6 g
Fibre11.4 g
Sugar7.7 g
Sodium976 mg
Saturated fat5.5 g
Serving sizeabout 610 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Boiled Yam with Tomato Sauce take to make?

About 55 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Boiled Yam with Tomato Sauce?

About 367 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 610 g each.

Which allergens does Boiled Yam with Tomato Sauce contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Boiled Yam with Tomato Sauce from?

Boiled Yam with Tomato Sauce is a main course from Burkina Faso. Yam with tomato sauce.

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